g. The house is built from grade to peak with Harvardbrick, laid in Flemish bond with white mortar well raked toshow the joints. The trimmings are of white marble, exceptthe cornice, which is of wood; this cornice and all woodworkon the exterior are painted white. The roof is covered withshingles… … The House is Entered Through a Stately Porch Which is the ChiefFeature of the Exterior The den is conveniently placed at the left of the staircaseand nearly opposite the entrance. It is trimmed with oak,treated with acid, stain and wax, and harmonizes well withthe Japanese grass cloth with which…
Architecture, Domestic · Landscape gardening
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